Removing old Sikaflex from deck

dolabriform

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Hi folks

I'm rebedding some of the planks on my deck, and I'm wondering what the best way to remove the old adhesive is.

Also anything that will back the caulking easier to remove.

Thoughts please? Has to be something I can get from usual places like screwfix etc.

Thanks

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Chisel and hammer.
Just done this, and this was the conclusion of the guy who templates the teak with decades of experience.
I tried various other tools as there HAD to be an easier way.
Seemed not!
For a small area, you could try a multitool and blades. It was ok, but very slow. Actually, a cheap chisel works well, but whatever, it is a slow job.
 
dolabriform said:
Hi folks

I'm rebedding some of the planks on my deck, and I'm wondering what the best way to remove the old adhesive is.

Also anything that will back the caulking easier to remove.

Thoughts please? Has to be something I can get from usual places like screwfix etc.

Thanks

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I would have thought an oscillating multitool with a fine tooth blade, or even a scraper type blade would work well. Good luck.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-emt300-qc-300w-electric-multi-tool-kit-230-240v/804pp
 
dolabriform said:
Hi folks

I'm rebedding some of the planks on my deck, and I'm wondering what the best way to remove the old adhesive is.

Also anything that will back the caulking easier to remove.

Thoughts please? Has to be something I can get from usual places like screwfix etc.

Thanks

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Using Nav instruments for Carpentry! FFS man!
 
Next problem is that some of the screw holes have been drilled to deep, so there is barely anything for the screw head to cover.
Any suggestions for a fix to this?
 
dolabriform said:
I'm worried that using a multitool will damage the diamond mesh pattern underneath.
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The caulking removing tips for a multi tool are doubled over so that they will not gouge the base material. It the correct tool for the job if using a Multitool. Watch the video in my post.
 
RunAgroundHard said:
The caulking removing tips for a multi tool are doubled over so that they will not gouge the base material. It the correct tool for the job if using a Multitool. Watch the video in my post.
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That bit is perfect, thank you for the suggestion. It's getting the sikaflex off the underlying deck that I'm worried about.
 
As others have suggested I’d try a Fein scraper blade in a multitool, it’s quite controllable and unlikely you’ll rip into the mesh.

Not sure if there’s a choice of widths though, the ones I had were about 60 mm wide.

If you’re looking for a jollop that removes it ‘easily’ don’t bother. I tried everything I could find during a deck removal.

A basic 32 mm razor sharp chisel would probably work just as well.
 
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